Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Standard Edition - Nintendo 3DS Online Play - Connect with up to three other hunters online over the Nintendo Network for the first time ever, or local wireless, to join up and take down larger than life beasts. Two new weapon classes - The Insect Glaive is a long staff type weapon accompanied by a powerful flying insect which can be customized with various attributes; the Charge Blade is a hybrid that switches between a sword and shield or axe mode. More vertical environments - The action expands with more fluid climbing motions and the addition of jump attacks from walls or ledges. New gameplay mechanic - For the first time ever, hop on to monsters and hold on to deliver a burst of attacks Returning favorites and fresh challenges - Brand new monsters such as the dark and menacing Gore Magala as well as hordes of returning favorites including the primal Tigrex, players have access to the largest roster of ferocious enemies than ever before.